Senior Engineer (Plating)

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer (Plating), you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining electroplating or chemical plating processes to ensure superior coating performance, yield, and product reliability. This role also involves managing and maintaining plating equipment to ensure stable operations and compliance with quality and environmental standards.

What You Will Do

• Plating Process Development & Optimization

  • Define key process parameters (voltage, current, time, temperature, chemical concentration).

  • Optimize plating thickness, adhesion, and surface finish.

  • Conduct experiments (DOE) to improve process yield and reliability.

  • Collaborate with R&D or Product Engineering on new plating technologies or materials.

• Equipment Management

  • Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of plating equipment.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and chemical-related tool issues.

  • Coordinate with equipment vendors for upgrades, spare parts, and technical support.

• Process Control & Monitoring

  • Develop and maintain control plans and SPC charts.

  • Monitor and maintain plating bath conditions within required specifications.

  • Analyze process data, detect deviations, and implement corrective actions.

  • Track equipment downtime, availability, and OEE.

• Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure plating processes comply with internal standards and regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH).

  • Investigate plating defects and drive root cause analysis (RCA).

  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

  • Support audits and maintain process documentation.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with production, quality, R&D, and maintenance teams.

  • Train operators and technicians on plating processes and equipment handling.

  • Participate in yield improvement, cost reduction, and process robustness initiatives.

• Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure proper handling and disposal of chemicals.

  • Maintain safety standards for hazardous materials (e.g., acids, cyanides, nickel, chromium).

  • Conduct risk assessments and support EH&S activities.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, or related Engineering field.

• Strong knowledge of electrochemistry and surface finishing principles.

• Hands-on experience with wet process or plating equipment.

• Skills in data analysis tools (SPC, JMP, Minitab, Excel).

• Solid troubleshooting and project management abilities.

• Understanding of ISO/TS quality systems and manufacturing best practices.

Why Join Us? Be the Architect of Our Growth

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role during a major organizational milestone. We are currently executing a significant factory expansion project, and we need dynamic, innovative engineers to make it a success.

For further inquiries about the role, please contact [email protected].

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.